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The museum offers a good insight into soldiers' lives during World War I. Using an augmented reality helmet, visitors can travel through the underground citadel. Admission is €16 per person (as of October 2025). However, for background information, it is recommended to visit the Verdun Memorial beforehand.

Built between 1876 and 1879 as part of the defensive belt around Verdun. The fort played a crucial role during the Battle of Verdun (1916), especially in July when German troops almost took it. Strategically located on a hill, it offered a view of the Meuse valley and was connected to other forts by telephone lines. The fort contained an underground shelter (abri sous roc) and a Bussière tower with a 155 mm gun. Despite heavy shelling, it remained in French hands and became a symbol of steadfastness.

Part of the former city wall

The Citadel of Verdun is a symbolic and strategic site of the Battle of Verdun, nestled in stone. It will be a visit like no other during which you will walk through the underground galleries thanks to augmented reality. This unmissable memorial site immerses us in the lives of the soldiers during the war, 16 meters under the rock. An unprecedented experience! Triggered? Click through to https://www.landofmemory.eu/nl/sites-historiques/ondergrondse-citadel/

Built in the 14th century, it is part of the Grand Rempart de Verdun. It has the shape of a horseshoe and is also known as the Tour du Puty. The name "Plaids" comes from the judicial hearings that were held here in the Middle Ages. Source: Tourism Verdun

Built in the 14th century, it is part of the Grand Rempart de Verdun. It has the shape of a horseshoe and is also known as the Tour du Puty. The name "Plaids" comes from the judicial hearings that were held here in the Middle Ages. Source: Tourism Verdun

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Fort de Souville was built from 1876 to 1877. In 1888, there were a number of modernisations; the powder magazine was reinforced with concrete. It cost a total of 2650,000 francs to build. The fort is also known as Fort Lemoine. It belongs to the very first line of forts built around Verdun, the so-called ‘Redoutes de Panique‘. It was built in brick. The fort is quite large compared to the other forts in the area. It is located on top of a hill, which can be seen almost everywhere in the area around Verdun. The fort also has another special feature: it is connected to the abri-caverne of Souville. This abri-caverne (underground shelter) consists of two large galleries (20 metres apart), with a number of rooms in between and around them. The abri-caverne is located 10 metres below the surface. One gallery led to a staircase that led directly into the fort (this gallery has collapsed at the end today). The other gallery leads to ammunition warehouse 18, a concrete storage room in the fort's courtyard. The shelter served as shelter for troops against artillery fire. Read more at https://verdun1916.eu/?page_id=517